The Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of political prisoners

The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of political prisoners including the former President Mohamed Nasheed and former Vice president Ahmed Adeeb.In a landmark statement issued on Thursday night the Supreme Court said the prisoners were free until fair trials could be conducted without undue influence. The court said the guilty verdicts against the politicians had been influenced by the government.

The ruling also reinstated 12 lawmakers who had previously been declared as having lost their positions for switching allegiance to the opposition.

After the Supreme Court’s decision to release political prisoners Hundreds of people celebrated in Male by waving the country’s flag .

What are the reactions of Leaders over the The Supreme Court decision of releasing political prisoners .

Atul Keshap -Ambassador of the United States of America to SriLanka and Maldives

I welcome the decision by the #Maldives Supreme Court to order the release of all political prisoners and ensure their fair treatment under law. I urge the Government and security services to respect this ruling, which bolsters #democracy and #RuleOfLaw for all Maldivians. 🇲🇻

Bryce Hutchesson Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Ambassador to the Maldives.

Decision by #Maldives Supreme Court requiring release of opposition leaders a landmark step for #democracy in 🇲🇻- important that #RuleOfLaw is upheld, and independence of judiciary and legislature is respected

Welcome tonight’s SC ruling calling for the immediate release of political prisoners and the restoration of their civil and political rights. President Yameen must abide by this ruling and resign. Urge all citizens to avoid confrontation and engage in peaceful political activity.